The paddy is soaked in water for about 36 hours (two consecutive nights). The soaked paddy is parboiled keeping slightly under water till they start bursting. This preparation is taken expecting at least next two sunny days. The paddy is dried in sun for the whole day and the next half day may be required for drying. The paddy may be milled or hand pounded (Dheki) at least after one day of drying.
It is an indigenous rice of Assam and famous for its zero cooking characteristics